Soccer is a game colored (or "coloured," for our English friends) by style, whether a cohesive system of play embraced by all the members of a team or simply the irrepressible expression of individual genius.

Players express themselves off the pitch as well, including making some indellible marks on their own bodies. Indeed, the 2014 World Cup may be the most tattooed in history, with more than its fair share of players who use their skin as a canvas for their individuality, passion and creativity.

We found some of the players who would be just as comfortable in the tattoo parlor as on the playing field. And while the Americans might still be underdogs in the overall scope of international soccer, they're second to none in the arena of body art.